Lockdown in West Bank, crowds in Gaza: Palestinians divided over coronavirus
Political and physical divisions between Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza have induced two very different responses to the coronavirus pandemic, with a strict lockdown in the first and crowds milling about freely in the second.
Poland may extend restrictions, no drastic new rules planned: minister
Poland’s government may decide on Thursday to extend restrictions to fight the spread of the coronavirus, but no drastic new moves to combat the pandemic are not planned, Health Minister Lukasz Szumowski said on Thursday.
Britain’s William and wife Kate surprise school children with video call
Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate surprised children at a school with a video-call to offer thanks to their parents who are key workers keeping the country running during the coronavirus pandemic.
Shanghai set to reopen schools after coronavirus closures
Local schools in Shanghai that have been closed in an effort to contain the spread of the new coronavirus will reopen starting April 27, the director of the city’s education commission said on Thursday.
Thailand reports 54 new coronavirus cases, two more deaths
Thailand reported 54 new coronavirus cases and 2 more deaths on Thursday, including a 74-year-old French national.
Taiwan rebuffs accusations it racially attacked WHO chief
Taiwan on Thursday angrily condemned accusations from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) boss that racist slurs against him had come from the island, saying racism did not exist in Taiwan in an escalation of its bitter quarrel with the body.
Chinese stay close to home after coronavirus brought under control
China’s first test of travel demand after its coronavirus outbreak was the Qingming festival last weekend, but rather than hopping on a plane or train, Shan Mingyu and five of her family drove to a resort town close to her eastern home of Yixing.
China seeks to contain ‘silent carriers’ of coronavirus
China released new measures on Wednesday to try and prevent asymptomatic “silent carriers” of coronavirus from causing a second wave of infections, as the country reported another modest rise in new confirmed cases.
Australia promises aid to coronavirus-alert Pacific as cyclone tears through
Australia said on Thursday it stood ready to help nearby Pacific Island nations in the aftermath of a powerful cyclone that has cut a path through a region already under restricted movement to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Germany’s coronavirus cases rise by 4,974, deaths by 246: RKI
The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Germany rose by 4,974 in the past 24 hours to 108,202 on Thursday, climbing for the third straight day after four previous days of drops, data from the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases show…
